US Bridges

FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.98 M E of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008650

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,653 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,648 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4053
CrossesI-40 and Embudo Arroyo
Location2.98 M E of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 4053
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10105, -106.57758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,653 (2023)
Projected traffic22,648 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 16,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4053 over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.